"Open Wings" - Kindergarten nr. 48 "Under The Pines"


"Open Wings" - Kindergarten nr. 48 "Under The Pines"

"Wiatrak" Foundation and Kindergarten nr. 48 "Under The Pines"

Bydgoszcz, Poland

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Activity description

The position is a part of Volunteering for Individual ESC "Open Wings" Project. The volunteer will assist in preparation and organizing activities and games for children, including such, that connect to the culture of volunteer; Prepare, actively participate and childcare during outdoor activities (walks, trips, visits etc.); Teach basic words from the native language of volunteer, English, and any other language or activities the volunteer is talented in (music, theatre, sport, drawing, handcraft, decoration etc.); Help with serving meals and tidying up. During the project all volunteers will take part in the events of the host organization, local celebrations, giving presentations about their countries, promote European Solidarity Corps etc. They will have chance to meet many other volunteers who participate in Summer and Christmas projects of the foundation and will gain a huge experience in meeting people, exchanging culture and experience.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

- Volunteers will be accommodated in single or double room in normal flats. They will share bathroom, kitchen and common area; - Volunteers will receive monthly financial allowance for food and cleaning stuff (boarding money) as well as Pocket money; - Travel Cost will be reimbursed according to the Programme Guide; - A card for free public transportation in Bydgoszcz will be provided by the organizers; - Volunteer will be provided by Cigna Insurance.

Training during the activity

Official Trainings: - On-Arrival Training; - Mid-Term Meeting. Trainings of "Wiatrak" Foundation: "Wiatrak" Foundation organize an introductory workshop for the volunteers as they arrive that includes Tour at the Foundation, Orientation information about the project, (training activities, ice-breakers, presentation of the project, rules, roles), Meeting the whole team (coordinators, other volunteers, facilitators, supervisors, translators, Polish teacher, mentor etc.), City game to get to know Bydgoszcz, etc.

Participant profile

In “Open Wings” Volunteering for Individuals ESC project we are looking for 8 volunteers: - Young people between 18 and 30 years old, - Available to take part for 12 months; - Motivated, open-minded, positive, ready to gain new experience in international atmosphere, creative, supportive, ready to play with kids, disabled people, youngsters, seniors, ready to learn and share and gain new experience; Ready to be happy.

Activity dates

A total of 1 week(s) during the period 01/04/2023 to 30/11/2024


Activity location

3, Jana Kleina Str., 85-706 Bydgoszcz Poland


 Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Kosovo * UN resolution, Canary Islands


Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Creativity and culture


Deadline for applications

No application deadline